Rankings of Liverpool John Moores University

Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers students a wide range of resources, such as international student and career support, and state-of-the-art facilities. Some examples of their exceptional facilities include Festo Automation Training Rigs, Tektronix Oscilloscopes, and sophisticated Engineering labs and Maritime simulators. The campus is located just a short 10-minute walk from Liverpool’s City Centre, giving learners the chance to experience the city in their free time.

Latest ranking updates for Liverpool John Moores University
  • March 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Ranking position #682.
  • December 2023: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Ranking position #765.
  • December 2023: New edition of Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science). Liverpool John Moores University ranked #20.
  • December 2023: QS World University Rankings: Sustainability update. Liverpool John Moores University achieves place 617.

University rankings

    • #53 
    • #70 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #57 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #64 
    • #80 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #501 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #751 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #497 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #32 
    • #601 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #1008 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #38 
    • #682 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #41 
    • #835 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #101 
    THE Young University Rankings
    [Published 03 July, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #601 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #765 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #750 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #617 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #41 
    • #596 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #65 
    • #453 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #48 
    • #617 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #642 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #59 
    • #645 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #38 
    • #732 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #18 
    • #23 
    Architecture
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #31 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #45 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #6 
    • #5 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #24 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #41 
    • #46 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #66 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #67 
    • #79 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #66 
    • #78 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #50 
    • #66 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #76 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #401 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Design

    • #27 
    • #32 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #15 
    • #24 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #51 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #66 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #151 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #301 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #316 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #351 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Engineering

    • #17 
    • #25 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #30 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #33 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #151 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #427 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #401 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #805 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #20 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #30 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #38 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #20 
    • #24 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #21 
    • #27 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #45 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #52 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Law

    • #51 
    • #67 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #70 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #79 
    • #97 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #251 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #18 
    • #25 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #42 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #50 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #26 
    • #34 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #38 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #301 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #15 
    • #18 
    Anthropology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #26 
    Anthropology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #41 
    • #52 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #46 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #47 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #56 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #51 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #54 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #58 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #395 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #351 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #66 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #68 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #59 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #70 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #10 
    • #14 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #21 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #68 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Liverpool John Moores University

Creative Writing The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#5 
Arts Visual & Performing
Sports Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#14 
Sports Science
Anthropology The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#18 
Social Studies & Humanities
Mechanical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#20 
Engineering
Architecture The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#23 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Education The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#24 
Education
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#24 
Journalism & Media Studies
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#25 
Mathematics
English The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#27 
Languages & Literature
Graphic Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#32 
Design

“I’ve had several administrative issues at this university, and the admin team has taken far too long to even reply to my emails, I wish they were more organised. Despite that, I’ve had an overall positive experience when it comes to the academic side of things.”

“The location is unbeatable, as I’ve enjoyed living in the centre of Liverpool. People in Liverpool have a reputation for having a strong sense of humour, and I can report that definitely a tendency here.”

“I’m happy with the support from my lecturers and their willingness to help. My dream of becoming a Nurse is getting closer, and it’s all thanks to the temporary placement that the career guidance office was able to help me secure.”

About Liverpool John Moores University

PROS

  • The campus is located in the heart of the city centre, right next to the Royal Albert Dock. This allows students to access the conveniences and comforts that metropolitan Liverpool has to offer.
  • In terms of ranking achievements, LJMU have been ranked 6th in the world for Sport Science. Any student interested in this subject area should give LJMU serious consideration.
  • The club and student society options are varied, and there is something for everyone, from sports to a Harry Potter society.

CONS

  • International students generally agree that the campus would benefit from social events to mix domestic and international students. There’s a general sensation among international students that it can be hard to socialise between both groups of students.
  • There are complaints that admin takes too long to respond to emails. If possible, try to call in directly by phone to resolve your issues in order to avoid any delays.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1823
Telephone:
+44 151 231 5090
Address:
70 Mount Pleasant
L3 5UA, Liverpool
England UK
Website:
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
  • What is your favourite thing about LJMU?
  • Northern Ireland students talking LJMU
  • Explore postgraduate study at an LJMU Open Day
  • International students: Staff support at LJMU
  • BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of Liverpool John Moores University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
80 /100
2140 total respondents

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 180 students of Liverpool John Moores University participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Liverpool John Moores University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 74.3

Student composition of Liverpool John Moores University

Business and Management:
3475
Law:
3305
Nursing and Midwifery:
2270
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
2030
Biosciences:
1830
Education and Teaching:
1410
Architecture, Building and Planning:
1225
Psychology:
1125
Computing:
900
Creative Arts and Design:
775
Mechanical Engineering:
760
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
660
Civil Engineering:
615
History:
365
English Studies:
365
Allied Health:
280
Chemistry:
280
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
245
Sociology:
245
Mathematical Sciences:
190
Performing Arts:
165
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
110
Social Policy:
110
Politics:
100
Physics and Astronomy:
70
Engineering (Non-Specific):
60
India:
300
Qatar:
210
Kuwait:
140
Saudi Arabia:
105
United Arab Emirates:
70
China:
65
United States:
60
Oman:
60
Pakistan:
40
Egypt:
40
Nigeria:
40
Malaysia:
35
Bahrain:
30
Canada:
30
Bangladesh:
20
Nepal:
20
Morocco:
20
Sri Lanka:
15
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
10
Lebanon:
10
Korea (South):
10
Switzerland:
10
Iraq:
10
Iran:
10
Norway:
10
Peru:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Honduras:
5
Mexico:
5
Panama:
5
Brazil:
5
Jordan:
5
South Africa:
5
Russia:
5
Turkey:
5
Algeria:
5
Angola:
5
Botswana:
5
Ghana:
5
Kenya:
5
Libya:
5
Mozambique:
5
Australia:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Brunei:
5
Indonesia:
5
Japan:
5
Philippines:
5
Singapore:
5
Thailand:
5
Vietnam:
5

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FAQ

Liverpool John Moores University ranks #41 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

Liverpool John Moores University ranks #2 in Liverpool in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 7 universities in Liverpool.

Liverpool John Moores University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 29 rankings of Liverpool John Moores University.

Liverpool John Moores University achieved #57 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Liverpool John Moores University.

Liverpool John Moores University achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #1 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Health Professions). See all subject rankings for Liverpool John Moores University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Liverpool John Moores University ranks #2 among universities in Liverpool and #41 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of Liverpool John Moores University.

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